The term 'get one's bearings' is an idiom that means to gain a sense of direction or understanding of one's surroundings. It can also mean to become familiar with a new situation. The two crossword solutions for this term are 'orientate' and 'ORIENT, ' both of which have nine and six letters respectively. 'Orientate' and 'ORIENT' are synonyms that mean to determine the position of something in relation to its surroundings.